Attorneys

Benjamin J. Howard

Associate

Background

Benjamin Howard was born in Brainerd, Minnesota. He attended the United States Military Academy, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Mr. Howard received his Masters in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma.

Mr. Howard attended University of Iowa College of Law, where he was President of the Hammond Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, an honorary legal fraternity.

Mr. Howard worked as a law clerk at Neil Dymott before he joined as an associate in 2005. In 2008, he was awarded the "Distinguished Young Attorney Award" by the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association for his professionalism and dedication to excellence. Mr. Howard was also recognized by the San Diego Daily Transcript as one of 2007’s “Young Attorneys.” In 2009, he was elected to serve on the San Diego Defense Lawyer's Board of Directors and in 2011, he was voted President-Elect for 2012. Mr. Howard’s practice areas include general and professional liability matters, personal injury and the defense of medical malpractice claims.

In addition to his legal career, Mr. Howard served in the United States Army for five years as an Infantry officer. Following graduation from the United States Military Academy, Mr. Howard served as Company Executive Officer at the Presidio in Monterey, California. From 1998 to 2001, he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader and the Battalion Adjutant in Hohenfels, Germany. He was also selected to brief and escort visiting U.S. and foreign dignitaries.  Mr. Howard is also a recipient of the Airborne ans Air Assault Badges, as well as the Rangers Tab.

 

Education

  • University of Iowa College of Law, J.D.
  • University of Oklahoma, M.A.
  • United States Military Academy, B.S.

Admitted to Practice

  • State Bar of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Memberships

  • Inn of Court, Louis M. Welsh Chapter
  • San Diego Association for Healthcare Risk Management
  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • San Diego Defense Lawyers - President-Elect 2012
Benjamin J. Howard
Telephone (619) 238-2253
Facsimile (619) 238-1562
bhoward@neildymott.com

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